neurolysis

[ noo-rol-uh-sis, nyoo- ]

noun
  1. Pathology.

    • disintegration of nerve tissue.

    • exhaustion of a nerve by excess stimulation.

  2. Surgery. separation of adhesions from a nerve fiber.

Origin of neurolysis

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Other words from neurolysis

  • neu·ro·lyt·ic [noor-uh-lit-ik, nyoor-], /ˌnʊər əˈlɪt ɪk, ˌnyʊər-/, adjective

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